The European Space Agency's director general threatens to keep its GMES satellites grounded rather than place them in orbit without sustainable funding guarantees by the European Union.
Lawsuit Asks: Who's Flying Civilian Drones Today?
As the introduction of unmanned aircraft into civil airspace edges closer, digital rights watchdog group Electronic Frontier Foundation raises Earth observation privacy concerns in court.
EO Drone Guides Tanker to Alaska Port
As citizens of Nome, Alaska, anxiously await critical fuel supplies, a small Earth observation drone helps assess potentially dangerous ice conditions and environmental impacts in and around the harbor.
Greenland Ice Growing Darker
During the last decade, satellites have observed a decrease in the bright surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet reflectiveness”the darker surface now absorbs more sunlight, which accelerates melting.
Earth's Ice Data Now at Your Fingertips
You can use your iPhone or iPad to track the European Space Agency's CryoSat mission in real time, as well as visualize the satellite's latest ice sheet measurements with a vertical profile tool.
Yellowstone Forests at Risk from Fires
The high mountain forests of western North America need fire, but Yellowstone National Park is at a tipping point”more frequent fires could wipe out its dense conifer forests as early as 2050.
Ribbons of Dust Swirl Across Baja
Late November 2011 offered mostly cloud-free skies and a compelling satellite view of the entire length of Baja California and the Pacific coast of Mexico. In the midst of the clarity, strong northeasterly winds stirred up dust storms on the mainland and the peninsula, blowing offshore to fertilize the ocean by promoting phytoplankton blooms.
Civil UAV Rule Revisions Could Benefit Cops
Expected rule revisions by the Federal Aviation Administration for civilian unmanned aircraft flying below 400 feet above ground level could be good news for law enforcement agencies.
GeoEye Inks Deal to Map World's Largest Country
GeoEye is working with its Russian partner, ScanEx Research and Development Center, to provide millions of square kilometers of high-resolution satellite imagery of Russia.
Water Resource Specialists Trained to Use Satellite Imagery
More than 200 water resource management specialists from across Africa received satellite data training last month to help make the best use of the continent's limited water resources.
